Lloyds Registry

This safety alert follows a fatal incident onboard a Dutch vessel, when a flare reportedly exploded prematurely during an attempted launch. SOLAS requires that “Not less than 12 rocket parachute flares, complying with the requirements of the LSA Code, shall be carried and be stowed on or near the navigation bridge”.

https://www.lr.org/en/class-news-resources/04-23/